Our cities are filled with people from diverse age groups and with special requirements. Yet many of the facilities & services provided by our city are blind to these needs. Adding design elements such as ramps, tactile tiles & audio…
#TamilNadu's recent move on increase in penalties as a deterrant for various #traffic violations as per the #MVAA2019, has garnered mixed reactions from the citizens. Highlighting this concern at the event commemorating #WDoR2022, Thiru.M.Manakumar…
There are several design options that can make #transport facilities accessible to all users, creating an equitable service provision. A truly progressive society must also be truly inclusive & inclusive transport facilities is a great place to…
According to World Air Quality Report 2021, released by IQ Air, none of the cities in #India meet the WHO #AirQuality guidelines. If we want to leave a liveable planet for future generations the only way forward is to wean off #fossilfuel dependency…
According to a study by Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences #Mangroves in the Indian coasts that act like coastal guards have shrunk due to #ClimateChange. It is estimated that by 2070, mangroves would have reduced by 50% especially in the…
Always remember to read the terms & conditions of the #courier service while booking your parcel. And keep the tracking ID & payment receipt. These will be needed to not just track but also to file a complaint if damage/loss occurs to the…
You are not the only one who is finding it difficult to use our #footpaths. We need adequate planning & better enforcement to keep our footpaths walkable. If we lose our footpaths, we lose #pedestrians to motorised forms of #transport - thus…
CAG, in collaboration with the Greater Chennai Traffic Police & the School of Excellence in Law, commemorated #WDoR2022 on the Nov 22nd. Chief guest Thiru.Shankar Jiwal IPS, Commissioner of Police, GCP highlighted the need to prioritise human…
#OnlineShopping is perhaps synonymous with vast amounts of #plastic packaging. But we know there are stores out there that aim to stay #sustainable & pack with #NoPlastic. If you know of such stores (or own one), please submit your shop info on…
#ClimateChange & the resulting chronic heat #stress in livestock suppresses their immune response & hampers the efficacy of vaccinations. This increased incidence of diseases can fuel an overuse of antibiotics & worsen antibiotic…